Maybe you have been called a cowboy a time or two, I’m here to encourage that energy! This is a case-based session with active audience participation. There will be a few scenarios where a person with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) might present in urgent care for an issue unrelated to diabetes, but where their diabetes would still need to be carefully considered. For the grand finale, we will discuss diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and if and WHEN these can be treated and sent HOME!
Learning Objectives 1. Apply clinical reasoning to assess patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) who present with non-diabetes-related complaints, recognizing when diabetes management should be a key part of their urgent care plan. 2. Identify signs and risk factors for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in urgent care settings, and differentiate cases where DKA might be treated and discharged home versus requiring hospital admission. 3. Engage in case-based decision-making to determine appropriate insulin adjustments, monitoring needs, and follow-up recommendations for T1D patients presenting with non-diabetic conditions. 4. Discuss safe discharge criteria for DKA, including patient education strategies for home management, to empower T1D patients and optimize their urgent care experience.
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